SHILLONG, APR 8: The East Khasi Hills district administration has directed all departments to undertake pre-monsoon preparedness measures on priority to ensure effective coordination in the event of calamities during the monsoon season of 2026.
The directive was issued during a district coordination meeting of the Incident Response Team (IRT) held at the conference hall of the Deputy Commissioner, East Khasi Hills District on Wednesday.
The meeting was presided over by Deputy Commissioner and Chairperson (DDMA) RM Kurbah and attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner and CEO (DDMA) S Warjri along with officials from various line departments, Block Development Officers, Sub Divisional Officer (C), and representatives from the Armed and Paramilitary Forces.
The meeting was convened to review the preparedness of all departments ahead of the monsoon.
During the meeting, it was decided that all departments shall undertake pre-monsoon preparedness measures on priority. These include inspection of flood-prone and landslide-prone areas, as well as assessment of vulnerable trees and electricity lines that may collapse or pose risks during strong winds and heavy rainfall.
The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the importance of conducting regular mock exercises across government offices to strengthen emergency response mechanisms. Fire safety audits of buildings were also highlighted as a critical component of preparedness, with all departments directed to update and maintain an inventory of available resources for effective emergency response.
The Chairperson urged all government officials to remain vigilant and ensure prompt and coordinated response during any disaster situation. The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of the district administration’s commitment to safeguarding lives and property through proactive planning and inter-departmental coordination.
In case of any disaster, the public may dial 112 for emergency assistance.
